For millions of people, gambling offers a harmless and entertaining diversion from everyday
life. Whether playing bingo or blackjack, these people are participating in a legitimate and
time-honored recreational activity by taking a chance on an unpredictable event in the hope
of winning.
However, for a small percentage of people, the simple act of placing a bet is a vastly different
experience. What seems a moment of elation or excitement for some gamblers is, in reality, a
moment of overwhelming compulsion. These people are compulsive gamblers.
Admitting you have a problem is the first step, but it's not the cure. You can recover if you
follow a simple program that has been successful with thousands of people suffering from
compulsive gambling.
Tropicana Laughlin is concerned about your welfare!
Please take a moment to answer the following important questions. |
| 1. Do you lose time from work due to gambling? |
11. Have you ever sold any real estate or personal property to finance your gambling? |
| 2. Is gambling making your home life unhappy? |
12. Are you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? |
| 3. Is gambling having a negative effect on your reputation? |
13. Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of your family? |
| 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? |
14. Do you ever gamble for longer than you planned? |
| 5. Do you ever gamble to get money to pay debts or to solve financial problems? |
15. Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble? |
| 6. Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? |
16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling? |
| 7. After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses? |
17. Does gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? |
| 8. After a win, do you have a strong urge to return and win even more? |
18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create an urge for you to gamble? |
| 9. Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone? |
19. Do you have the urge to celebrate any good fortune by gambling a few hours? |
| 10. Do you ever borrow money from family or friends to finance your gambling? |
20. Have you ever considered self-destruction as a result of your gambling? |
Most Compulsive Gamblers Will Answer "Yes" To At Least Seven Of These Questions.
If you or anyone you know suffers from a gambling problem, help is only a phone call away!
Gambling Hotline - 1(800) 9 WITH IT
National Council on Compulsive Gambling - 1 (800) 522-4700
Tropicana Laughlin Responsible Gaming - (800) 522-4700 |
